Asset (Highways) Inspector
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
£29,540 - £31,022
Job Category:
Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Looking for a role where you can make a visible difference to your local community every day?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Asset Inspector (Highways) to join our Asset Management team. This is a varied frontline role where you'll play a key part in helping to keep our highway network safe, accessible and well-maintained.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out highway safety inspections and detailed highway condition surveys.
- Managing and monitoring urgent and routine highway repairs, ensuring works are completed to the required standards.
- Investigating accident and insurance claims and preparing technical reports where required.
- Identifying future maintenance priorities and contributing to the Council's highway asset management programme.
What we're looking for
- A customer-focused individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- A full driving licence.
- A willingness to work towards an IHE Accredited Highways Inspector qualification if not already held.
- Experience in highways, inspections, street works or maintenance activities would be desirable.
- Someone who shares our values and is committed to delivering high-quality services for local communities.
Why work for us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, you'll benefit from a supportive working environment and a rewarding benefits package that helps you get the most out of your career and life outside of work.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £31,022
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Excellent annual leave entitlement.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
- A positive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.
Interested?
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a visible difference every day and help maintain one of the Borough's most important assets, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Keith Jackson, Senior Technician, on 01642 528562.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Internal Applicants Only: This vacancy is restricted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees. To apply, you must be registered as an internal user on your North East Jobs account. Guidance is available in the Supporting Documents section. Your request to be set up as an internal user will be sent to the Talent Acquisition Team for verification and must be approved before you can submit your application.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.